The Structural Foundations of Quantum Gravity

Edited by Dean Rickles, Steven French, and Juha T. Saatsi

Quantum gravity is where the two great theories of modern physics meet

New material on a hot topic in the foundations of physics

Brings together physicists and philosophers

Considers 21st-century physics in the light of central themes from philosophy of science

Accessible discussion of notoriously difficult subject

All essays specially written for this volume

The Structural Foundations of Quantum Gravity

Edited by Dean Rickles, Steven French, and Juha T. Saatsi

Description

What is spacetime? General relativity and quantum field theory answer this question in very different ways. This collection of essays by physicists and philosophers looks at the problem of uniting these two most fundamental theories of our world, focusing on the nature of space and time within this new quantum framework, and the kind of metaphysical picture suggested by recent developments in physics and mathematics. This is a book that will inspire further philosophical reflection on recent advances in modern physics.